Metal News for December 27, 2004
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17 news articles posted on this day.
Venom to Realease New CD
Black metal legends Venom have finished repairs on their studio and are mixing songs for their new cd due out in early 2005. Venom will preview some of the tracks under the "music" section of their site.
Marilyn Manson Video is Murder Evidence
British prosecutors used clips from a Marilyn Manson video as part of a murder trial last week.
Prosecutors showed clips from Manson's The Golden Age of the Grotesque, in the trial of 16-year-old Luke Mitchell, accused of killing 15-year-old Jodi Jones. Prosecutors showed snippets of the album's bonus DVD which contained images of bound and hooded girls being left in the woods. The prosecution alleges that the video implies molestation -- though nothing but tied bodies are shown -- and that it in part helped inspire Mitchell to kill his schoolmate.
Mitchell told investigators he listened to the goth-lite band before his arrest. How that ties into a murder trial, however, wasn't immediately apparent.
Resurge Seeking Replacement Vocalist
RESURGE, the new band featuring guitarist Dave Urban (ex-25 TA LIFE, FACTION ZERO) and drummer Bryan Essing (ex-BLITZSPEER), have reportedly lost their singer due to "illness" and are currently seeking a replacement. If you are a frontman "with energy and a strong voice," contact the group at Resurge@optonline.net. If anyone has contact with Matt Holt from NOTHINGFACE, use e-mail above.
Headline News
Nasum Vocalist Missing In Thailand
NASUM singer/guitarist Mieszko Talarczyk is among the 800 Swedes still missing in Thailand following the massive undersea earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale and resulting tsunamis along South Asia's coasts. The latest estimates are that over 23,000 have perished in the region.
The remaining members of NASUM have posted the following message on their web site:
"It's very hard for us to make this announcement, but since rumours are already out on the Internet we must make an official statement: Mieszko Talarczyk is missing in Thailand.
Mieszko and his girlfriend went to Thailand to spend the holidays. They left a few days before Christmas and were scheduled to return right after New Year's Eve.
They were staying in a bungalow at Phi Phi Island and when the big wave came and swept the bungalow away the two were separated. Mieszko's girlfriend is being reported hospitalized 'badly injured' but she has been in contact with among others Mieszko's sister who has been posting an 'I'm looking for...' at the Phuket Disaster Forum.
This is everything we know right now. Since we are all shocked by this surreal situation we strongly advise fans of NASUM to respect the anxiety we and the Talarczyk and Thorén families feel at this time, and NOT post questions by email or in the guestbook at Nasum.com. We will post all sorts of news on the website, but again, please respect our wish in this uneasy time.
Sincerely, Anders, Jon and Urban of NASUM."
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Windir Make a Tribute DVD to Frontman
After the tragic death of Windir frontman and founder Valfar in January 2004, the rest of the band decided to bury Windir with Valfar. But after encouragement from Valfar’s family, the remaining members decided to do one last Windir concert. The concert took place at Rockefeller auditorium in Oslo at the 3th of September 2004, which is the day that would have been Valfar’s 26th birthday. Rockefeller was sold out, and over 1200 people took a final Farwell with Windir.
This DVD contains the complete Windir concert from the 3rd of September 2004. Windir guitarist Sture did most of the vocals at this concert, but it also includes guest vocals from Cosmocrator(Mindginder) and Valfar’s brother Vegard.
Besides the last concert, the DVD includes Windir liveclips from Gaupne (1996), Sogndal(2001&2) and the Infernofestival in Oslo 2002 to name a few.
It also includes some backstage material, an interview with Valfar from Norwegian national TV and a photo gallery. Vreid guitarist Ese has produced the DVD at Hváll’s Studio 1184 this autumn. The Windir DVD is entitled “SognaMetal” and will be available through Tabu Recordings in February 2005.
At Vance Announce Studio Drummer
At Vance is just about to finish the new album. The studio drummer will be Franco Zuccaroli. The band is still searching for a drummer.
In other news, At Vance has posted a pre-production sample of the song "Chained" here.
At Vance will be touring with Brainstorm and Mercenary in 2005. Tour dates are as follows: More...
Gaia Epicus Post Samples From New Album Online
Gaia Epicus has posted a preview of their new album. Go to the official Gaia website to listen to the samples.
"Alone In The Dark" Tracklisting Revealed
Nuclear Blast has announced the tracklisting of "Alone in the Dark," the original motion picture soundtrack inspired and from the movie. "Alone in the Dark" is based on the best-selling Atari video game series of the same name. The soundtrack will feature some of today’s best Metal bands such as Dimmu Borgir, Shadows Fall, Fear Factory, Machine Head amongst others, and it will be featured on a double disc format. This is the first time a Hollywood production receives an all Extreme Metal soundtrack. The release date for the soundtrack has been set for January 25, 2005.
Edward Carnby (Christian Slater) is a private investigator specializing in unexplainable supernatural phenomena. His cases delve into the dark corners of the world, searching for truth in the occult remnants of the ancient civilizations. Now, the greatest mystery of his past is about to become the most dangerous case he has ever faced. With the help of his ex-flame, archeologist Aline Cedrac (Tara Reid), and his bitter rival, government agent Richard Burke (Stephen Dorff), Edward Carnby is about to learn that just because you don’t believe in something, that doesn’t mean it can’t kill you. More info can be found here.
There will be two different version of the soundtrack, one for European territories and the American version. Here are both tracklists: More...
Dew Scented Prepare To Record New Album
Germany's Dew Scented will begin recording their next album for Nuclear Blast Records in late-January. The group will be working with producer Andy Classen (Graveworm, Disbelief) at German Stage One Studios in Borgentreich, Germany. The as-of-yet untitled release will hit stores in May 2005.
Blood Red Throne Exclusive MP3 Available Online
Earache Records have posted an exclusive mp3 from Norwegian Death metallers BLOOD RED THRONE. Listen to 'Mephitication’- a track from their upcoming album "Altered Genesis", due out on February 21st. The artwork for the album can be viewed here.
"Altered Genesis" features the following tracklisting:
Mors Principium Est Announce Finnish Date
Finnish Death metallers MORS PRINCIPIUM EST have announced on their official website that they will be playing at YO-Talo in Tampere, Finland on March 9th with fellow Finns AMORAL and TOTAL DEVASTATION.
Listenable Records recently announced that the bands's upcoming album, "Unborn", is to be released early next year. The tracklisting includes: More...
Theatre Of Tragedy Update
Norwegian gothic metallers THEATRE OF TRAGEDY have posted the following update at their official website:
"We are nearing the end of yet another year of tragedy, and although it started out in uncertainty, all is well that ends well. And what better way to conclude a year like this than touring with Tiamat, not to forget Sirenia and Pain.
We hope to see as many of you as possible when we hit the road, and those who feel left out – hopefully you’ll get your chance some time next year. A special opportunity will arise for those of you in proximity to our hometown Stavanger, as we'll be featuring "A Midwinter night's Scream", at a special goth/metal/dark elektronika event during the 2005 by:larm convention in February. Check out the links below for more details.
And so, to all ye still of faith, we wish you a merry yuletide, and a great new year!
See you soon!
Cheers,
Frank, Hein, Lorentz, Nell, Raymond, and Vegard
Links: www.bylarm.no, www.clubgrotesque.com ( both sites are in Norwegian)
Ashen Mortality News
British doomsters ASHEN MORTALITY have recently resurfaced for a couple of gigs in Norway and UK and are having 'Your Caress' and 'Sleepless Remorse' re-released through the american label Cold Fusion. The two albums are currently being re-mastered and will be released as a double package.
The 'Sleepless Remorse' re-master will include remixes of a couple of tracks and alternative versions of other songs. Ashen Mortality also hope to get their 3rd album recorded next year, but nothing is definite yet.
On related news, Jan Arkley from ASHEN MOTRALITY and James Allin from VISIONAIRE are working on a new project, which is called CENTURY SLEEPER. Both of them have been demoing songs and sending them to American and British labels. Century Sleeper will record next March if all goes well. The album is expected to be released by Cold Fusion.
Gorgoroth Reissues Albums
Black metal band Gorgoroth have signed a deal with French record label Season of Mist to reissue their first three albums, "Pentagram", "Antichrist", and "Under the sign of Hell".
Gorgoroth has also ended their deal with Nuclear Blast who released their last 3 efforts, "Twilight of the Idols", "Incipit Satan", and "Destroyer".
Danzig To Embark On North American Tour In 2005
DANZIG will be embarking on a month-long North American tour beginning in late February. Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Feb. 18 - St. Louis, MO @ Pop's
Feb. 19 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
Feb. 21 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
Feb. 22 - Minneapolis, MN @ 1st Avbenue
Feb. 24 - Toronto, ONT @ Guvernment
Feb. 25 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
As previously reported, DANZIG and DOYLE (featuring ex-MISFITS guitarist Doyle) will be teaming up for three shows at the end of this month. Confirmed dates are as follows:
Dec. 28 ? Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint (Hard Rock Casino) (sold out)
Dec. 29 ? Hollywood, CA @ Key Club (sold out)
Dec. 30 ? Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern Theatre
Glenn Danzig and Doyle are expected to perform a special MISFITS set at the shows, which will mark their first joint appearance in 20 years. "It's the closest thing to a MISFITS reunion anyone is ever going to see!" Danzig had previously said.
Ill Nino Drummer: New CD Will Be 'Much Heavier'
ILL NINO drummer Dave Chavarri has posted the following message on the band's official web site:
"After 23 months of touring in support of 'Revolution', and 16 months touring in support of 'Confession', we wanna say THANK YOU! to all our fans & friends from the bottom of our hearts, without you guys there would be no ILL NINO. We're home now writing new music for our third CD, which is sounding fucking brutal, and will be much heavier than our past two efforts. We start recording our third CD in February 2005, and is to be released in the summer of 2005!"
Arch Nemesis Add Second Guitarist
Norwegian metallers ARCH NEMESIS have added a second guitarist in the shape of Espen Carlsen. According to a posting on the band's web site, Espen's addition to the group will make the band sond "more powerful, dynamic and energetic."
ARCH NEMESIS, who recently announced the addition of guitarist Lars Solbakken to the group's ranks, released their sophomore album, "Of Mind and Fantasy", last month via FaceFront Records. An MP3 of the track "I Dream (Therefore I Am)", taken from the CD, can be downloaded here (6.1 MB).
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